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Bitcoin’s Calm Masks Market Tension Ahead of Fed and CPI

RegulationSep 27

Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets: BTC is pinned near $111,000 with volatility compressed to multi-month lows, the kind of calm that tends to precede decisive moves. Traders know what could break the lull: September’s U.S. inflation data and the Fed’s rate decision a week later. Prediction markets are leaning heavily toward easing. Polymarket bettors are assigning an 82% chance of a 25-basis-point cut on Sept. 17, leaving only slim odds for a deeper move or no change. Beyond that, October expectations are fractured, with nearly even probabilities for another cut or a pause. That divergence…

Binance Adds Plasma (XPL) as 44th Project in HODLer Program

ExchangesSep 27

Plasma (XPL) is now officially declared to be the 44th project on the HODLer airdrop page of Binance. Plasma is a Layer 1 blockchain, which is compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to scale the use of stablecoins and programmable finance. News was first covered by Wu saying blockchain (wublockchain12) on September 24, 2025, less than 2 days before the start of trading of XPL. Binance Listing Details XPL is going to be listed at Binance on September 25, 2025, at 13:00 UTC (6:30 PM IST), and it will be traded against the following trading partners: USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD,…

Citi Caps Year-End at $4,300, But ETF outflows Challenge Outlook

EthereumSep 27

Ethereum (ETH) has been consolidating between $4,200 and $4,700 after setting an all-time high last August. While many investors anticipate a strong fourth quarter, Citigroup has issued a tempered outlook, projecting ETH to close the year at $4,300. According to a Reuters report, Citi attributes Ethereum’s demand to the growing adoption of tokenization and stablecoins. However, the bank cautions that much of ETH’s recent price action may be fueled by market sentiment rather than fundamentals. The note highlighted, “Current prices are above activity estimates, potentially driven by buying pressure and excitement over use-cases.” ETH's price trends to the upside on…

CaliberCos Stock Soars 2,500% on LINK Treasury Bet

RegulationSep 27

On Tuesday, CaliberCos Inc., the Arizona-based alternative asset manager, announced that it completed its first purchase of Chainlink (LINK) tokens under a new Digital Asset Treasury Strategy. The move triggered an unprecedented rally, with CWD shares soaring by 2,500% intraday. Despite the bold shift positioning CaliberCos at the intersection of real estate and blockchain infrastructure, analysts caution that financial instability, extreme volatility, and limited institutional coverage leave the stock a high-risk bet. First Nasdaq Firm Anchoring LINK Treasury CaliberCos is the first Nasdaq-listed company to anchor a corporate treasury policy around Chainlink. CaliberCos described its initial LINK acquisition as a…

Binance Futures Announces Delisting of This Altcoin Trading Pair! Here Are the Details

ExchangesSep 27

Binance has made an important announcement to secure user experience and reduce market risks. Binance Futures Removes UXLINKUSDT Futures Contract According to the exchange's statement, all positions on the USDⓈ-Margined UXLINKUSDT perpetual contract will be automatically closed as of 12:00 on September 26, 2025, and the contract will be permanently delisted. To avoid potential risks, users are advised to manually close their open positions before the delisting time. Furthermore, new positions for this contract will be suspended at 11:30 AM on September 26, 2025. According to Binance's statement, the Futures Insurance Fund will not be used for the contract in…

Vitalik Buterin finally pushes back after weeks of staking queue FUD

EthereumSep 27

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has finally addressed some concerns over the lengthening Ethereum staking exit queue, which has now grown to 45 days. His response came after Galaxy Digital’s head of DeFi, Michael Marcantonio, called the exit queue length “troubling” on X and compared it to Solana which only needs two days to unstake. He has since deleted the posts. “Unclear how a network that takes 45 days to return assets can serve as a suitable candidate to power the next era of global capital markets.” Deleted post from Galaxy Digital’s DeFi head. Source: Etc. However, Buterin seemingly took a…

Nasdaq’s Tokenized Equities Filing Highlights Settlement and Infrastructure Challenges

RegulationSep 27

Nasdaq’s Sept. 8 filing to launch tokenized stocks is being called a landmark step for Wall Street, but experts warn the exchange could face major hurdles in adapting blockchain trading to existing U.S. settlement and regulatory systems. If approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), this would mark the first time tokenized securities are listed on a major U.S. exchange. But with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) already processing billions of equity trades daily, integrating blockchain-based settlement could be both costly and complex, experts say. On April 9, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), a subdivision…

A Shocking $24.7M Deposit Sparks Market Speculation

ExchangesSep 27

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing once again, and this time, the spotlight is firmly on BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes ONDO movements. A recent, massive deposit by Hayes has sent ripples through the digital asset community, prompting widespread speculation about its potential impact. If you follow crypto market dynamics, you know that when a figure like Arthur Hayes makes a significant move, everyone pays attention. What’s Behind Arthur Hayes ONDO’s Latest Strategic Move? On-chain analyst ai_9684xtpa recently reported a noteworthy transaction: an address widely believed to belong to Arthur Hayes deposited a substantial 26.28 million ONDO tokens to various top-tier exchanges.…

Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction For September 19

EthereumSep 27

Ethereum price today is trading near $4,605, consolidating just below the $4,638–$4,665 resistance zone. Buyers have defended the $4,520–$4,547 area, where short-term EMAs are stacked, keeping price action constructive. The key question is whether ETH can extend higher toward $4,700, or if sellers cap the move and force another retest of the $4,476–$4,370 support band. Ethereum Price Holds Rising Trendline ETH Key Technical Levels (Source: TradingView) The 4-hour chart shows ETH respecting its ascending trendline, with higher lows building since early September. The Supertrend indicator has flipped bullish, now resting around $4,639, aligning with immediate resistance. A breakout above this…

Fitch and JPMorgan Share Their Expectations for the Upcoming FED Interest Rate Meeting

RegulationSep 27

A Fed rate cut in September is increasingly considered a strong possibility. JPMorgan announced that it expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting, despite uncertainties surrounding inflation data. The bank forecasts the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) to remain at 2.9% year-over-year, and the core CPI at 3.1%. However, it noted that higher-than-expected inflation data could lead to a rate cut being postponed until October or December. JPMorgan also highlighted the potential market impact of inflation data. According to the bank, a core CPI reading above 0.40% could lead to a 1.5–2%…